Back to the Best Books by Marilyn Green Faulkner

"Are you tired of reading bestsellers that you can’t remember a week later? Is your book group running out of great selections? Take a novel approach to some of the greatest stories ever told. A Novel Idea: A New Look at Some Old Books offers thirty-six classic works of literature, presented with plot synopses, discussion questions and new insights into what makes these books both timeless and timely. A great book combines poetry of language with psychological insight and prophetic wisdom. Those few authors that have created truly great novels deserve our serious attention; they add to our ability to live creative and thoughtful lives, and they help get our flabby brains in shape. So let’s get back to the best books!"

Marilyn Green Faulkner likes to read and talk about books. She holds a B.A in Humanities and a M.A. In Literature and lives in San Diego, California with her husband Craig. They are the parents of five children. An author and lecturer, Marilyn is founder of the Best Books Club, An informal Internet gathering of bibliophiles who read and discuss the classics. It's the perfect book club: no meetings, no pressure and you can come in your jammies! to join the Best Books Club, email Marilyn at bbooksclub.gmail.com.

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(But take heart, lads: “Action Figures” plumbs the tests of manhood in Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo, Patrick O’Brian’s Master and Commander and Erich Maria Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front.) The snappy but thoughtful essays contain plot synopses, author bios and critical assessments,...